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Entries from the ‘Etiquette & Advice’ Category

Tipping Point

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Here’s something you may not know when it comes to giving gratuities to hairstylists and makeup artists on the day of your wedding: You can generally tip as …

An All-Inclusive Engagement

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When planning my engagement party, do I have to invite only those people who will be attending the wedding? That’s a great question, and one you won’t find …

What's on the Inside

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A reader posed this question on our online message boards. Do I really need to send an inner envelope with my invitations? It seems like just a waste …

A Helpful Hint

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There’s lots to remember when you’re looking for the perfect dress, shoes, and makeup, but finding the right wedding look doesn’t have to be stressful.  Just follow these …

Take Her Advice

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Anyone who’s planned a wedding has stumbled through a few “delicate” situations: A friend who wants to bring her baby to an adults-only reception, or a mother-in-law who …

Best Guest

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You’ve heard me say it before, but our mantra here at Martha Stewart Weddings is to put your own unique spin on everything, from the stamps on the …

Diamond Point

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Every woman in love dreams of getting an engagement ring, but not too many put much thought into maintaining it. And you should! Your diamond should be checked …

The Rite Stuff

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You know the custom: A bride should wear "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" on her wedding day for luck.  It is an English wedding tradition …